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10 VIPP rules
The rules of VIPP are essential for the successful functioning of
group events. Often the criticism of participatory processes is that
they are chaotic and inefficient. If these rules are followed,
such criticism will not be valid. Many of the rules which follow are
merely common sense. They should not be introduced all at once to
the participants. Such a presentation would become boring and would
restrict creative thinking. The rules are meant as guidelines for the
facilitator to follow.
The following set of rules should be presented to the participants in
key-word form at the beginning of the workshop and held in a place
where they can be referred to throughout the event.
RULES FOR CARD WRITING
● Write only one idea per card so that clustering of
ideas is possible.
● Write only three lines on each card and form blocks
of words.
● Use key words instead of full sentences.
● Write large letters in both upper and lower case, if
possible, so that your words can be read from 10
meters.
● Learn to write legibly and use the broadest side of
the marker, not the point.
● Apply two sizes of script to distinguish main points.
● Use the different sizes, shapes and colours of cards
to creatively structure the results of discussions.
● Follow the colour code established for different
categories of ideas.
THE BASICS OF VIPP
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